Lakes (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | September 5, 2007 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Hilversum , Netherlands |
Key people | Erik de Boer (executive chef until November 2013) |
| Products | Upscale dining |
Lakes was an upscale dining establishment situated in Hilversum, Netherlands, which held a prestigious Michelin star from 2009 through 2014. In 2013, it received a score of 14 out of 20 from GaultMillau.
The restaurant began operations on 5 September 2007 with Erik de Boer as the executive chef. Due to a shift in strategic direction, De Boer departed by November 2013. Although Lakes was declared bankrupt on 27 November 2013, it managed to continue functioning after reorganizing as a new limited company while retaining the same ownership.
Housed in the historic "Paviljoen Wildschut," the venue is part of a heritage hospitality complex designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok between 1936 and 1938. This site, which includes a boathouse, hospitality facilities, staff housing, and an outdoor terrace, is officially recognized as a Rijksmonument.